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Alabel, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Alabel is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 90,120. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

90,120 Population 457/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Alabel

Alabel

Alabel, officially the Municipality of Alabel, is a municipality and capital of the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,294 people.

People

Population90,120
Density457/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population90,120
Population Density457 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates6.1018°, 125.2905°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,093 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alabel

Alabel is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 90,120. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Alabel

Alabel has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.6°C), the coldest is May (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.1° 97.4
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 21.4° / 32.9° 42.8
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 20.9° / 33.9° 57.0
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.2° 46.9
May 25.4°C / 78°F 19.2° / 31.5° 68.2
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 20.3° / 32.2° 99.6
Jul 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 31.6° 101.0
Aug 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 31.8° 97.8
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 20.3° / 32.3° 83.7
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.6° 96.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.7° 76.3
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 20.5° / 32.4° 75.5
Alabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates6.1018°N, 125.2905°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 115 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 71 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 147 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 60 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 140 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 65 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 115 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Feb 19, 1995 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Jun 27, 2025 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Jan 21, 2005 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 134 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 115 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 34 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 71 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 134 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 141 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 39 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 79 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 99 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in

Alabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Alabel

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ladol Elementary School - - - -
Rokaya Abad Elementary School - - - -
Pongoleel Integrated School - - - -
Pait Integrated School - - - -
Upper Alabel Elementary School - - - -
Maribulan Elementary School - - - -
Alegria National High School - - - -
Spring Integrated School - - - -
Vicente Fuentes Elementary School - - - -
Seventh Day Adventist Academy - - - -
Paraiso Elementary School - - - -
Alegria Central Elementary School - - - -
Alabel National High School - - - -
MSU Extension - - - -
Alabel Central Integrated SPED Center - - - -
Alabel National Science High School - - - -
Sarangani Montessori School Foundation - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alabel

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia - MP3 96 kbps
Radyo Natin Malita - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Alabel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
General Paulino Santos Museum

Libraries in Alabel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
General Santos City Public Library0.0
MSU College of Medicine Library0.0
Polomolok Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alabel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alabel Public Market
Alegria Public Market
Apopong Public Market
Calumpang Public Market
Calumpang Public Market
Farmers Market
General Santos City Bagsakan Market
General Santos City Public Market
Lun Masla Public Market
Malandag Public Market
Malapatan Public Market
Polomolok Public Market
Sam's Talipapa

Clinics in Alabel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birthing Homes

Gas Stations in Alabel

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron
Shell

Banks in Alabel

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alabel Rural Bank

Airports Near Alabel

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air Base-Medium Airport
Datu Paglas Airstrip-Small Airport
Digal Airport-Small Airport
Kling Airport-Small Airport
Lambayong Airport-Small Airport
Lamitan Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport-Small Airport
Malalag Airport-Small Airport
Malita Airport-Small Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training Field-Small Airport
T'Boli Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alabel

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alabel Alliance Church
Assembly of God
Foursquare Church
General Baptist Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia Sa Dios Church
One Way Outreach
San Isidro Labrador Church
Seventh Day Adventist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Area
511.0 km² (197.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9501
Website
alabel-sarangani.gov.ph/

Around Alabel

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Pharmacies 4
Banks 1
Parks 4
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Alabel

3 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Villa Beach
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Lago Hill
  • • West Hill

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabel

What is the population of Alabel?

Alabel has a population of 90,120 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 457 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alabel?

Alabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches.

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